Briarwood Beat - October 2025
- Oct 18
- 5 min read
The Briarwood Civic Association Community Newsletter
Community Support: Thanksgiving Boxes Drive
We are asking all Briarwood members to support the Summerville Church of Christ’s Thanksgiving Boxes. Please bring any of the following items you can contribute to our next HOA Meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 7:00–7:45 p.m. Items collected will be placed on one of the side tables at the church. Let’s show our community spirit by helping local families in need!
Dressing (6 oz) – 2
Instant Potatoes (26 oz) – 1
Green Beans (15 oz) – 4
Corn (15.25 oz) – 4
Mac & Cheese (7.25 oz) – 4
Yams (29 oz) – 2
Cranberry Sauce (14 oz) – 2
Pumpkin (15 oz) – 1
Cake Mix – 1
Frosting – 1
Rice (1 lb) – 1
Dry Gravy Packets – 2
Community Bingo
Join us for Community Bingo on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Bring yourself and a neighbor for some community fun and fellowship! In continued support of the Thanksgiving Box Drive, please consider bringing any of the above-listed items to donate at this event.
Neighborhood Safety Advisory
As Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 2, 2025, please remember to set your clocks back one hour. Also, as the days grow shorter, please slow down and watch for neighbors walking, running, or biking through the community. Stop at all stop signs and help keep Briarwood safe!
Your 2025 Board of Directors Seeking Re-Election
The current 2025 Briarwood Civic Association Board of Directors is proud to announce that our team will be seeking re-election in the upcoming December elections.
As our website states, “Providing Briarwood residents with privacy and a peaceful quality of life,” our board remains dedicated to preserving that mission. Together, we’ve worked to strengthen communication, uphold fairness, and ensure that every resident feels heard and respected.
We have made it a priority to provide open channels of communication — through our association email and during our monthly homeowners meetings — and we look forward to continuing this commitment into 2026.
As more of our neighbors learn what this 2025 Board stands for and values, we are grateful for the growing support we’ve received. We sincerely thank our community for maintaining your homes with pride and helping to enhance the beauty and value of Briarwood.
Our team has also improved community outreach through updated communications, a refreshed website, and quality newsletters — all made possible through the dedication of amazing community volunteers.
Together, we look forward to continuing our shared goal of protecting the peaceful quality of life that makes Briarwood home.
Clay Rogers, BCA President
Jimmy Allen, BCA Vice President
Chris Haltiwanger, BCA Treasurer
Angela Woodruff, BCA Secretary
Final Call for 2026 Board of Directors Nominations 📣
If you would like to nominate yourself or a neighbor as a candidate for the 2026 BCA Board of Directors, please fill out this form. More details about the responsibilities of each role can be found in the BCA By-Laws. To be included in the November newsletter, please submit a nomination by October 31, 2025.
Note: nominations may still be made on the floor of the December 2025 annual meeting.
Board Positions
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Director (up to seven)
Meeting Agenda
October 21, 2025, BCA Community Meeting
The meeting agenda for October is now available online.
September Yard of the Month
Congratulations to our neighbors at 413 Chessington Circle!
Your hard work, creativity, and beautiful landscaping have been noticed and appreciated by your neighbors. Thank you for helping make Briarwood shine
Halloween Decorating Contest 🎃
Get ready for some spooky fun!
We're adujusting the dates for this year's Halloween Decorating Contest.
Nominations: October 18–24
Voting: October 25–27
Winner Announced: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Prize: Halloween Display Yard Sign, gift card, and recognition.
Your neighbors are enjoying your creative spirit and festive displays — let’s keep the neighborhood fun and full of Halloween cheer! 👻
Santa Claus is Coming to Briarwood 🎄
We’re excited to announce that Santa and his special elves will be visiting Briarwood on Sunday, December 14, 2025, beginning at 3:00 p.m., traveling through our neighborhood until all participating families have been visited. Children will have the opportunity for photos with Santa on his sleigh and will receive a small gift!
To participate, please submit your interest by December 7, 2025, so the elves can prepare gift bags and routes.
If you’d like to help decorate Santa’s sleigh or donate items for the children’s gift bags, please contact your Board of Directors at contact@briarwoodsc.org.
Neighborhood Contact Information
Emergencies: Call 911
Covenant & Restriction Violations:
Dorchester Real Estate Services
843-563-5005 | hoa2@dorchestersold.net
Board of Directors Communication:
Attend scheduled monthly meetings in person
Email: contact@briarwoodsc.org
(responses within 24–48 hours)
Member Social Media Communication: Visit our official website or join us on our official Facebook page and community group.
Architectural Review Committee: Please send forms to hoa2@dorchestersold.net for approval before beginning any work.
Reporting Maintenance Requests
To better serve our community, we ask that all maintenance requests be submitted to contact@briarwoodsc.org.
This will help us track issues more effectively, ensure timely follow-up, and keep a formal log for reference.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued support in keeping Briarwood a beautiful place to live.
Upcoming Events
BCA Events
BCA Community Meeting: October 21, 2025
BCA Community Meeting: November 18, 2025
BCA Community Meeting: December 16, 2025 (Annual Meeting - Board Vote)
Community Events Around Town
October 18 – November 1, 2025 – Downtown Summerville “Scarecrows on the Square”
Hutchinson Square, 102 S. Main St, Summerville, SC 29483. Creative scarecrow displays from local businesses and organizations. Set-up is Saturday, October 18, from 8:00–11:00 a.m.
Saturday, October 25, 2025 – “Boo Bash” at Nexton Square
5:00–8:00 p.m. | 801 Nexton Square Dr, Summerville.
Trunk-or-treat, live music, and family fun – costumes encouraged!
Saturday, October 25, 2025 – Trick, Treat, & Trail Family Fun Run
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | Wannamaker County Park. Visit the park’s website for registration and event details.
Sunday, October 26, 2025 – Downtown Summerville Baptist Trunk or Treat
4:00–6:00 p.m. | 417 Central Ave, Summerville.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – Summerville Elementary Fall Festival
5:00–7:00 p.m. | McKissick Field at Memorial Stadium. Games, food, jump castles, face painting, and more! Tickets $10 online by Oct. 24, $15 at the gate.
Friday, October 31, 2025 – Briarwood Trick-or-Treat Night
Smaller children usually begin around 5:30 p.m. Please drive cautiously, watch for little ones, and enjoy a safe, fun night!
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 – Dorchester County Municipal & Local General Elections
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Rollins Edwards Community Center, 301 N Hickory St, Summerville, SC 29483. For more details, visit the Dorchester County Election Commission website.